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By Staff Reporter President Hakainde Hichilema has disclosed that farmers under the Farmers Input Support Program-FISP will this year receive their inputs through the E-Voucher system. The President says the E-Voucher system will enable Farmers to choose their desired inputs as opposed to being given what they do not plant. The president was Speaking during […]
By Anthony Chomba The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says all is set for the local government by elections for Zimba and Mwansabombwe districts. And stakeholders who included political parties have witnessed the verification process of the ballots in Lusaka. ECZ Public Relations manager Patricia Luhanga however expressed worry that only one political partybwas present […]
By Anthony Chomba Poultry farmers have been advised to sell their chickens live as opposed to have them dressed amidst the power deficit currently being experienced in the country. The pronouncements were made during the International Poultry Festival being held in Lusaka. Expo managing direct Diamone Siulapwa says doing so will be the only alternative […]
By Comfort Nthala A U.S.-based well-wisher has paid the K4, 000 fine for 21-year-old Mercy Mwakesa, saving her from a six-month jail term. Mwakesa was convicted by the Mufulira Magistrate Court for producing and sharing pornographic content on social media between May 1st and May 14th, 2024. Unable to afford the fine, she had prepared […]
By Fridah Chalwe 21-year-old Mercy Mwakesa a resident of Ndeke in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province has, appeared before Magistrate Mercy Chabu at the Mufulira Magistrate Court today, September 12, 2024. Mwakesa faced charges of producing and distributing pornographic material on social media between May 1 and May 14, 2024. During her initial court […]
By Staff Reporter Mulungushi Ward Development Committee Chairperson Daniel Mubanga has expressed worry that youths that are being equipped with various surviving skills under the Constituency Development Fund skills bursary scholarship are still languishing in communities without employment. Mr.Mubanga says it is pointless for government to equip the youths with skills without providing them with […]
By Comfort Nthala Technology expert Raphael Komeki has weighed in on Zamtel’s recent launch of its new e-SIM technology, highlighting both its potential advantages and risks. Recently Telecoms firm Zamtel has launched an electronic sim card which targets to increase phone and internet connectivity countrywide. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Komeki emphasized that […]
By Comfort Nthala The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Ndola has cautioned the Ndola City Council, urging them to be mindful of government and the ruling party when making decisions. UPND Ndola District Spokesperson David Zimba tells Mafken News that the council has been acting independently, accusing them of forcefully removing vendors from […]
By Comfort Nthala Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has confirmed that four more bodies have been recovered from the Senseli open pit mine, bringing the total number of victims from last December’s mine accident to 31. Speaking to the media in Ndola, Mr Matambo stated that the retrieval operation has now concluded. The last four bodies […]
By Anthony Chomba Minister of Commerce Industry and industry Chipoka Mulenga says Zambia will soon set up a solar panel and battery manufacturing plant. Mr. Mulenga says Zambia is one of the cheapest countries in the world capable of setting an electric battery plant. He has told Mafken News in Lusaka that government in currently […]
